Dubrovnik · Croatia
April
The shoulder opens — warm, manageable crowds, and 120mm rain receding.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
April is one of the best times to visit Dubrovnik.
Climate
High
16.7°C
Low
10.8°C
Rain
120mm
Sun
7.2hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Dubrovnik
Weather
Very good
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in April
- ↑16°C: the Old Town walls fully walkable without heat exhaustion
- ↑Sea turning blue and navigable: boat trips to Elafiti Islands resuming
- ↑Prices 40–50% below July–August peak with good conditions
What you sacrifice
- ↓120mm: still meaningful rain, especially early April
- ↓Easter week can bring short-term domestic visitor surge
- ↓Not beach-swimming weather yet (sea ~16°C)
How April compares to May (best month)
| Factor | April | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 5 |
April in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Dubrovnik, not across destinations. Methodology →